Bambuí Project: a qualitative approach to self-medication

Filho, Antônio Ignácio de Loyola; Lima‐Costa, Maria Fernanda; Uchôa, Elizabeth

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2004000600025

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“…Although the male gender is underrepresented in this study -due to daytime employment obligations -participating elderly men showed a tendency to negate illness, downplay symptoms, resist help, forgo appointments, terminate care and carry out self-treatment. Such behavior echo "machismo" 25 , or male dominance, previously observed in Bambuí 26 . Although these results are suggestive, generalized gender based differences cannot be concluded from this small sample of men.…”

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Balking blood pressure "control" by older persons of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: an ethno-epidemiological inquiry

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This ethno-epidemiological inquiry aims to comprehend hypertension-related experiences in the elderly population of Bambuí, in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It combines ethnographic descriptions with statistical data. The subjective significance of factors associated with adequate arterial pressure control is explored. A baseline cohort of 26 people with hypertension, randomly selected from a total number of 1,494 residents over the age of 60, was interviewed utilizing signs, meanings and actions methodology. Multivariate analysis shows an association (p < 0.001) between female gender and monthly household income and treatment of hypertension and adequate blood pressure control. The number of doctor visits is associated with treatment but not with adequate blood pressure control. Conflicting cultural construction of "blood pressure problems" contributes to "non-adherence" to treatment. There is a fine line between blood pressure "control" and what is perceived as health professionals "controlling" patients' lives. Doctor-prescribed regimes are perceived as "prohibiting life's pleasures" and "controlling" personal liberty and free choice. Giving elderly people a voice regarding their social context can promote autonomy, well-being and happiness in later life.

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Balking blood pressure "control" by older persons of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: an ethno-epidemiological inquiry

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“…Selfmedication is a part of self-care and can be defined as the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms [1]. It comprises of intermittent or continued use of prescribed medications for some chronic or recurring illnesses [1], shared use of medications with other family members [2], or the use of leftover medicines stored at home [3].…”

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Self-Medication Among Adult Population in Selangor, Malaysia

Jawahir¹,

Aziz

2017

Int J Pharm Pharm Sci

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Objective: Self-medication is a common practice and an important health issue worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the percentage of self-medication practice, patterns of use, self-medication attitudes, and to explore the occurrence of side effects resulting from self-medication practice among the adult population in Selangor, Malaysia. Methods:This cross-sectional survey used a validated questionnaire administered to adults 18 y and above residing in Selangor.Results: A total of 401 completed questionnaires were analyzed. The majorities of the participants were Malay (91.5%) and went to college or university (89.3%). One-third self-medicated in the past two weeks prior to the survey. Self-medication was significantly associated with age (p=0.009) and race (p=0.038). Among the respondents, 83.8% would search for information before practicing self-medication. Modern healthcare professionals (58.4%) and the internet (47.1%) were the most common source of information about drugs for self-medication. The main reason for self-medication was the illness perceived as minor (79.1%). Two-thirds of the respondents (66.6%) had a satisfactory attitude towards selfmedication practices. Conclusion:The public needs to be better informed on responsible self-medication to ensure safe, effective, and rational use of medicines.

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“…Self-medication involves acquiring medicines without a prescription, resubmitting old prescriptions to purchase medicines, sharing medicines with relatives or members of one's social circle or using leftover medicines stored at home [2]. According to WHO guidelines responsible self-medication can help prevent and treat diseases that do not require medical consultation and reduce the increasing pressure on medical services for relief of minor ailments especially when resources are limited [3].…”

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Self-Medication Practice and Perceptions Among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Santoshkumar

et al. 2014

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Background: Self-medication practice is widespread in many countries and the irrational use of drugs is a cause of concern. It assumes a special significance among medical students as they are exposed to knowledge about diseases and drugs. Aim:To assess practice and perception of self medication among undergraduate medical students Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional study in which study population consisted of undergraduate medical students of Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. This study was conducted from March to April 2014. Total 448 students were taken. Out of which 8 incomplete questionnaires were excluded and 440 were analysed. The students who took self-medication during last six months were included. Written informed consent was obtained from each volunteer prior to the study. Students were given a questionnaire that include both open and close ended questions about selfmedication practice.Ethical Approval: Ethics Committee approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga, India, prior to the commencement of the study.Statistical Analyses: Data was analysed and presented as counts and percentages.Results: It was found that 388 (88.18%) students practiced self medication. The principal morbidity for seeking self medication was cold and cough as reported by 304 (78.35%) students. Antibiotics were most commonly self medicated as reported by 248 (63.91%) students, out of which only 92 (37.1%) students completed the full course of antibiotic regimen. Only 176 (40%) students opined that self medication is part of self care.

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Bambuí Project: a qualitative approach to self-medication

Cited by 101 publications

References 25 publications

Balking blood pressure "control" by older persons of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: an ethno-epidemiological inquiry

Balking blood pressure "control" by older persons of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: an ethno-epidemiological inquiry

Self-Medication Among Adult Population in Selangor, Malaysia

Self-Medication Practice and Perceptions Among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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